A Little Taste of Our History

July 19, 2016

The building that currently houses 36 Degrees North has a rich history. Did you know it was originally a Model T dealership back in the 1920's? And it's been through a lot since then.

Retrofit Magazine recently published an awesome article on how we went from dealership to entrepreneurship. If you're an architect or history buff, we highly recommend taking the time to read it.

Here are a few pictures to show you how the character of the original Universal Ford Building has been preserved...

The Original Universal Ford Motor Company building in the Brady Arts District

The Original Universal Ford Motor Company building in the Brady Arts District

36 East Cameron Street: current home of 36 Degrees North and Prarie Brewpub

36 East Cameron Street: current home of 36 Degrees North and Prarie Brewpub

In our classroom, the windows and bricks are restored to reflect the original design

In our classroom, the windows and bricks are restored to reflect the original design

The old freight elevator has been converted into a booth on each side

The old freight elevator has been converted into a booth on each side

Original concrete pillars in the designated desk area

Original concrete pillars in the designated desk area

Garage doors separate rooms in the building (making it easy to turn two smaller rooms into one large room)

Garage doors separate rooms in the building (making it easy to turn two smaller rooms into one large room)